Dr (Richard) Nicholas Smith GP

Dr (Richard) Nicholas Smith GP Lincoln UK – Dedicated to Community Healthcare

Dr (Richard) Nicholas Smith GP Lincoln UK leads the team at Birchwood Medical Practice with professionalism and compassion. The practice includes seven experienced GP Partners, all working under an NHS General Medical Services contract. Together, they serve over 10,400 patients across Lincoln and its surrounding communities.

Furthermore, Birchwood Medical Practice is part of the Apex Primary Care Network. As a result, we collaborate with other local practices to offer extended services, such as weekend and evening clinics. Moreover, this partnership ensures our patients receive comprehensive care both inside and outside regular hours.

In addition, our practice connects individuals to essential support services throughout the city. Whether someone needs mental health help, social prescribing, or domestic abuse intervention, we ensure the right care is always available.

Urgent Mental Health Support – Dr (Richard) Nicholas Smith GP Lincoln UK

Timely intervention matters during a mental health crisis. Therefore, we connect patients with trusted emergency services. For instance, the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team at Peter Hodgkinson Centre provides immediate, professional support. Similarly, Here4You is available 24/7 for children and teens in need.

Contact:

• Peter Hodgkinson Centre – Lincoln County Hospital, LN2 5UA
  Tel: 0303 123 4000 | Email: lincs.spa@nhs.net

• Here4You Line (24/7): 0800 234 6342

Family, Elderly, and Domestic Support Services

Birchwood Medical Practice also helps patients connect with family-focused services. Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire supports individuals aged 50 and over. Additionally, Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service (LDASS) offers confidential help to anyone affected by abuse.

Details:

• Age UK: 36 Park Street, Lincoln, LN1 1UQ | Tel: 03455 564 144

• LDASS:
  Weekdays: 01522 510041 | 24/7 Helpline: 0808 2000 247
  Email: info@ldass.org.uk

Emotional and Social Wellbeing Support

Health includes emotional balance and community connection. Consequently, we refer patients to the Samaritans, available 24/7. Furthermore, our Social Prescribing team helps patients explore hobbies, fitness, and peer support.

Contact Info:

• Samaritans Lincoln: 116 123 | 17 Hungate, Lincoln LN1 1ES

• Social Prescribing: City Hall, Lincoln | Tel: 01522 551683

Children and Youth Services – Dr (Richard) Nicholas Smith GP Lincoln UK

Supporting young people is crucial. For this reason, we refer families to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). In addition, both Children’s Services and Adult Social Care offer crisis and daily support.

Key Contacts:

• CAMHS Crisis Team: 01205 554202 | Self Referral: 01522 309120

• Children’s Services: 01522 782111 | Out of Hours: 01522 782333

• Adult Social Care: 01522 782555 | Out of Hours: 01522 782333

Sexual Health and Legal Advice Services

We guide patients to the Lincolnshire Sexual Health Clinic for contraception, STI screening, and health education. Likewise, Citizen’s Advice Lincoln supports individuals with housing, finances, and employment issues.

Contact Information:

• Sexual Health Clinic: 01522 309309
  Lindon House, 134 Dixon Street, Lincoln LN6 7TU

• Citizen’s Advice: City Hall, Lincoln LN1 1DD | Tel: 0808 278 7904